First Bank Hires New Director Of Corporate Banking

Debra Hellmann recently joined First Bank as the Director of Corporate Banking in the Creve Coeur, Missouri office (11901 Olive Boulevard). Hellmann, who has more than 29 years of banking and financial experience, will be responsible for expanded growth, development, and sales for the commercial market in St. Louis. “We are pleased about Debra joining our First Bank team as Director of Corporate Banking,” said Joe Ambrose, Regional President for First Bank. “Given Debra’s extensive banking experience, we are very excited about the growth potential she brings to this important segment of our business.” Actively involved in the St. Louis community, Hellmann is a Board Member and on the Executive Committee for Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis, a past member of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce; previous United Way campaign leader; and member of Leadership Missouri. Hellmann has been recognized with many accolades and honors for her success in the banking industry. Hellmann holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and is a graduate of Stonier Graduate School of Banking. She resides in Town and Country. First Bank firstbanks.com is one of the largest privately owned banks in the country with $6.51 billion in assets and 131 locations in Missouri, Illinois, Florida, and California.